The Perfect 4-Day Itinerary for San Miguel de Allende
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The Perfect 4-Day Itinerary for San Miguel de Allende

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It’s easy to fall in love with San Miguel de Allende. The beautiful colors, Baroque architecture, and incredible rooftop restaurants all contribute to the charm of the city. Artisans have been flocking to San Miguel de Allende for almost 80 years because of its artistic beauty and mild climate. My mother even mentioned that she…

Casa de Corregidora in Plaza de Armas, Queretaro, Mexico
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The Perfect 4-Day Itinerary for Exploring Queretaro

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Queretaro’s Centro incorporates more than 204 blocks of history, politics, conspiracies, and even a love story, yet it is usually overlooked for its more famous neighbor San Miguel de Allende. There’s so much to see and do that skipping out on this UNESCO World Heritage Site would be a sad mistake. We recommend spending at…

Best Restaurants in Queretaro (Outside of Centro)
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Best Restaurants in Queretaro (Outside of Centro)

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Queretaro’s restaurant scene may not be as well-known as Mexico City or San Miguel de Allende, but its flair for traditional, contemporary, and international cuisines cannot be denied. With over 150 international companies having their Latin American headquarters in Queretaro, there are plenty of cuisine choices. Queretaro has restaurants ranging from Korean BBQ and Indian…

The Best Boutique Hotels in Queretaro
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The Best Boutique Hotels in Queretaro

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Searching for the perfect boutique hotel can take hours. Believe me, I know. I searched online and then on foot for over a week visiting hotels for our wine festival weekends. We have stayed in a few boutique hotels in Centro before we moved to Queretaro and on occasion during holiday peak seasons (when traffic…

Day Trip to Dolores Hidalgo and Atotonilco
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Day Trip to Dolores Hidalgo and Atotonilco

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Nestled along the wine route between two UNESCO World Heritage cities, the charming towns of Dolores Hidalgo and Atotonilco offer a blend of rich history and real Mexican culture. While Dolores Hidalgo is renowned for its pivotal role in Mexico’s independence, Atotonilco is famed for its breathtaking “Sistine Chapel of Mexico.”   These two towns…

A Taste of Mexican Life in Tequisquiapan
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A Taste of Mexican Life in Tequisquiapan

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Tequisquiapan is the perfect escape from city life. Surrounded by dairy farms and vineyards, Tequisquiapan is an oasis for relaxation with its spas, boutique hotels and countryside activities. Spend the morning hot-air ballooning over the agricultural fields, soak in the special mineral waters at numerous spas in the afternoon, shop at the Mercado de Artisanas…

What American Foods Are Hard To Find In Mexico?
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What American Foods Are Hard To Find In Mexico?

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People have plenty of questions before they move to a new country which is completely understandable. You want to know if there are good doctors, schools, easy transportation, and good neighborhoods. I’m part of a few expat groups on Facebook, and they are a great resource for questions you may have. But it’s not very…

Cost of Living in Queretaro
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Cost of Living in Queretaro

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***Updated January 2025*** One of the most frequent questions I get as an expat living in Mexico is: “What’s the cost of living?” Well, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer.   Mexico is a large country with a variety of living conditions depending on where you choose to live. That said, the cost of living in…

Getting our Permanent Visa to Live in Mexico
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How to Get Your Temporary or Permanent Residency Visa for Mexico

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**This post has been updated with 2025 financial requirements for residency from the Mexican government on getting both temporary and permanent visas.**   Mexico has one of the easiest residency requirements which makes it attractive to retirees and remote workers.  Securing legal residency allows individuals to stay in Mexico indefinitely and access healthcare and bank…

The Best and Worst Time of Year To Visit Central Mexico
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The Best and Worst Time of Year To Visit Central Mexico

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The country of Mexico is as diverse as its choices of tacos. From its world-class beaches on two different coasts to snow-capped mountains and volcanoes, you can experience a range of ecosystems within a few hours’ drive.   And while many people think Mexico is hot year-round, there are parts of Mexico where the temperatures are…